The Maine is an American rock band from Tempe, Arizona. They formed in 2007 and the band consists of lead vocalist, guitarist and pianist John O’Callaghan, lead guitarist Jared Monaco, bass guitarist Garrett Nickelsen, drummer Patrick Kirch, and rhythm guitarist Kennedy Brock. In 2018, The Maine added touring member Adam Simons who plays keys, rhythm/lead guitar, and percussion. 

Bassist Garrett Nickelsen and drummer Patrick Kirch had been playing in a punk band called Kerosene Kids. In 2007 their lead singer left, and the two of them decided to start over with a new name and a new sound. While they were still in high school, they regrouped and formally named their band The Maine- after the song “Coast of Maine” by Ivory. They held auditions and formed the rest of the band, soon after they released their debut EP Stay Up, Get Down in the same year. 

They released their debut single “The Way We Talk” and the following day, they released their second EP, The Way We Talk which peaked at number ten on the US Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart and sold 50,000 copies.

The Maine’s music style has generally been regarded as alternative rock. They are also known for influences of pop punk, pop rock, and emo pop. The magazine Alternative Press has referred to them as “neon pop-punk.” The Maine has stated music influences of theirs include Third Eye Blind, Death Cab for Cutie, and Ivory. 

The Maine will be playing New York, NY at Irving Plaza on December 5 and 6. Tickets are available on their website at https://www.themaineband.com/tour! 

Location: Irving Plaza

Address: 17 Irving Place New York, NY 10003

Doors Open: 6:30

Ticket Price: $93-245

Age: 16+

The Maine’s Upcoming Tour Dates: 

11/21: Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex

11/28: Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue

11/29: Milwaukee, WI – The Rave / Eagles Club

11/30: Chicago, IL – House Of Blues 

12/2: Columbus, OH – KEMBA Live!

12/3: Toronto, ON – The Danforth Music Hall

12/5: New York, NY – Irving Plaza

12/6: New York, NY – Irving Plaza

12/7: Harrisburg, PA – XL Live

12/8: Boston, MA – House Of Blues 

12/9: Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall

12/10: Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore

12/12: Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl 

12/14: Tulsa, OK – Cain’s Ballroom

12/15: Houston, TX – House Of Blues 

12/16: San Antonio, TX – Vibes Event Center

1/19: Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren

1/20: Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren

2/28: Portland, OR – Moda Center

3/1: Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena

3/3: Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center

3/4: Anaheim, CA – Honda Center

3/7: Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena

3/8: Austin, TX – Moody Center

3/11: Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center

3/13: Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena At The BJCC

3/15: Orlando, FL – Amway Center

3/16: Jacksonville, FL – VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena

3/23: Ciudad De México, Mexico – Lunario Del Auditorio Nacional

4/22: Köln, Germany – Die Kantine

4/23: Amsterdam, Netherlands – Melkweg

4/25: Manchester, United Kingdom – New Century Hall

4/26: London, United Kingdom – O2 Forum Kentish Town

10/19: Las Vegas, NV – When We Were Young Festival 2024